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nicotian
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nicotian, n. [F. nicotiane; -- so called from Nicot , who introduced it into France, a. d. 1560.].
Tobacco. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
nicotian, a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, tobacco. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
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